This Supreme Court Justice Is 'Annoyed' By The Court's Focus On History
The Supreme Court justice expressed frustration with historical arguments during an oral argument about enhanced sentencing under the Sixth Amendment.
There has been a heightened emphasis on the understanding of constitutional rights at the time of the founding of the US and the ratification of the 14th Amendment. [ more ]
Opinion: In California, homelessness isn't a crime. Is the Supreme Court about to change that?
The Supreme Court has agreed to review a case that could potentially allow governments to criminalize homelessness and sleeping in public spaces.
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals declared an ordinance that criminalizes sleeping on public sidewalks and prohibits the use of bedding materials as unconstitutional. [ more ]
Texas Gov. Abbott proposes ban on gender-nonconforming behavior in public school classrooms
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott champions conservative policies, including school vouchers, and makes controversial comments targeting transgender people at a convention in Dallas. [ more ]
New York Prisoners, Denied a Solar Eclipse Viewing, Sue the State
Inmates in New York prisons are being denied the opportunity to view the solar eclipse due to safety concerns.
Six inmates from Woodbourne Correctional Facility in Sullivan County filed a federal lawsuit, arguing that the denial violates their constitutional right to practice their religion. [ more ]
The View Hosts Battle Over Anti-Semitism on Campus: 'The Law Is The Law!'
The View co-hosts had a heated debate about anti-Semitism on college campuses and free speech protections guaranteed by the Constitution.
The discussion centered around a congressional hearing where administrators of prestigious universities refused to explicitly say that calls for genocide of Jewish people violate campus rules on harassment.
The debate revolved around the tension between free speech and codes of conduct, with one co-host arguing that even hateful speech is protected by the Constitution. [ more ]
The dismissed case was among hundreds of similar ones federal prosecutors have filed in Chicago
A federal judge in Chicago ruled that the statute barring felons from possessing handguns is unconstitutional, throwing multiple cases into legal limbo.
The ruling contradicts recent rulings by other district judges upholding the felon-with-firearm law.
The U.S. attorney's office has appealed the ruling and the case will be considered by the 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. [ more ]
Like SF Was Last Year, Berkeley Slapped With Restraining Order Stopping Encampment Sweep
A federal judge has issued a restraining order against the City of Berkeley over a planned sweep of a homeless encampment.
The judge's order suggests that evicting unhoused individuals without addressing their disabilities or providing alternative shelter may violate their constitutional rights. [ more ]
California Vineyard Wants To Get Constitutional About Wine
A property owner in Napa County is facing legal challenges in her attempt to conduct wine-tasting tours on her property.
Napa County argues that land use ordinances are necessary to protect the agricultural character of the region and ensure health, safety, and environmental standards.
Other wineries in Napa Valley are also alleging that the selective enforcement of regulations violates their civil rights. [ more ]